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readingwithtara's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Blood, War, Injury/Injury detail, Rape, Death of parent, Sexual assault, Emotional abuse, Grief, Mental illness, Child abuse, Sexual violence, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, Violence, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Cursing, Death, Pregnancy, Panic attacks/disorders, and Murder
thatswhatshanread's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I adored the friendship and found family between Nesta, Gwyn, and Emerie, and even the House. Nesta realizing that she did deserve love even after all of the horrible things that happened before was a satisfying plot point, even if it took her a long time to get there. We love a proper redemption story.
It was funny and sometimes ridiculous (in a good way) how Nesta and Cass tried to act like FWB for much of the book, but they were NEVER that casual. They both literally risked their lives for each other on PURPOSE before they’d ever even KISSED. It was way too laughable how they both pretended to not care for one another, and how spectacularly they failed. So stubborn, the both of them.
“The music was no longer the most beautiful thing in existence. He was.”
The grit, the determination, the unbridled power unleashed(!!!!)…. All of the right relationships gained. The SPICE!!
An incredible read, even despite the Wattpad direction that Rhys and Feyre’s story went (I still love them sooooo much but the pregnancy storyline was a little too Breaking Dawn for me).
Graphic: Blood, Medical content, Confinement, Cursing, Medical trauma, Death, Bullying, Grief, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, War, Murder, Death of parent, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Physical abuse, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Rape, Injury/Injury detail, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Self harm, Classism, Kidnapping, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, Vomit, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Stalking
kal517's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Violence, Rape, Sexual content, and Grief
Moderate: Blood, Rape, Sexual assault, Injury/Injury detail, and Pregnancy
Minor: Death and Alcoholism
oatboat23's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Sexual content, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Self harm, Addiction, Rape, Injury/Injury detail, and Death
erkietheturkey's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Slavery, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, Rape, Physical abuse, Grief, Kidnapping, Medical content, Murder, Pregnancy, Child abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Violence, Drug abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, and Body horror
ktmcd26's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I have read all the published works by the author at this point and was able to see and make connections this time that I missed the first time.
I had a skewed memory of how Cassian acted in this book, so I was pleasantly surprised to find that he acted better than I remember. There are still some things that I am incredibly angry at him for, but I don’t completely dislike him as a romantic lead anymore.
I think this series severely needed this change in POV as it helped form more holistic views of the different characters.
The one thing that suffered greatly from the re-read was the lack of development in the magic, fantasy and political elements. The magical artifacts are not well explained and the back stories are all poor rip-offs of classic literature. That being said I was able to fill in the gaps (and correct parts of the ending that I didn’t like/ didn’t think made any sense).
The story of self-loathing and friendship was as good as I remembered and a critical part of what makes this book excellent.
Graphic: Medical trauma, Injury/Injury detail, Death, War, Alcoholism, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Racism, Misogyny, Blood, Rape, Kidnapping, Sexual content, and Mental illness
inaylalinyah's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Sexual content, Alcoholism, Violence, and Grief
Moderate: Rape, Pregnancy, Suicidal thoughts, Misogyny, Mental illness, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Kidnapping and Death of parent
meredith_williams_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Nesta has always been, and will always be, the best character in this entire series. The first go around I did not understand why there was so much extra lore and seemingly random side plots. I felt they distracted from Nesta’s emotional journey (which is impeccably written!) and the plot seemed too disjointed. It turns out all of the side quests in this book were actually so necessary for the next steps in the series and I just wasn’t paying attention because I was too distracted by the next time Cassian would be on the page.
I maintain that the end of this book is absolutely chaotic and the Edward-and-Bella-fication of Rhys and Feyre is criminal, but not enough to warrant a mid-level rating. Again, sorry, Sarah! I recognize Silver Flames for the top tier book that it is.
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Violence, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
Moderate: Alcohol, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, and Pregnancy
Minor: Vomit
bee12345's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexism, Sexual violence, Grief, Violence, Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, and Rape
Moderate: Alcoholism, Blood, Death of parent, Gore, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Medical trauma, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, and Injury/Injury detail
deb_1970_uk_bookrecs's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
A Court of Silver Flames: A Court of Thorns and Roses, Book 5
By: Sarah J. Maas
Audiobook 🎧
Narrated by: Stina Nielsen
Length: 26 hrs and 5 mins
I've always liked Nesta, but she was tough to relate to at times in this book. The self-loathing and deep depression she works through throughout is painful. She constantantly pushes everyone away and says such hurtful, spitefilled things. Of course, she's punishing and hurting herself more than anyone else!😫
Cassian is the most upstanding, kind, thoughtful, and caring man she could hope for as a friend! He continues to take her side against everyone. When he's tasked with training her, what eventually comes from it is truly remarkable!🙏🏼
This is the steamiest book by far. I felt the narrator did a fantastic job with those scenes. I also felt overall that she coped well with the number of characters. However, I do believe this series, as a whole, would benefit from dual narration by a female and male narrator!
Debbie, 1970, UK
Graphic: Grief and Alcohol
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Rape, Sexual harassment, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Pregnancy